Zion.T

For other uses, see Zion (disambiguation).
Zion.T
자이언티

Zion.T at the MBC Radio DJ Concert in September 2015
Background information
Native name 김해솔
Birth name Kim Hae-sol[1]
Born (1989-04-13) April 13, 1989[1]
South Korea
Genres
Occupation(s)
Years active 2011–present
Labels Amoeba Culture
(2013–2016)
YG Entertainment
(2016–present)
Associated acts
Zion.T
Hangul 김해솔
Revised Romanization Gim Hae-sol
McCune–Reischauer Kim Hae-sol
Stage name
Hangul 자이언티
Revised Romanization Jaieonti
McCune–Reischauer Chaiǒnt'i

Kim Hae-sol (born April 13, 1989), known as Zion.T (Hangul: 자이언티), is a South Korean hip hop and R&B singer. He is currently signed under YG Entertainment, after leaving previous label Amoeba Culture.[2]

In 2013, Zion.T released his first studio album Red Light.[3] He has subsequently featured on tracks by well-known K-pop artists including G-Dragon, Infinite H, and Jonghyun.

Career

Kim Hae-sol was born on April 13, 1989, in South Korea. He made his musical debut in 2011, collaborating with Korean hip hop artists such as Dok2, Crucial Star, Simon D, Primary, and Gray under the stage name Zion.T. His first single "Click Me", featuring Dok2, was released in April 2011.

On April 9, 2013, Zion.T's first studio album Red Light was released with title track "Babay", featuring Gaeko.[3][4] The album was critically well-received. That year, he featured on tracks by Infinite H, Dynamic Duo, Swings, and G-Dragon.[5] In December, he released the EP Mirrorball (미러볼) with a music video for the track "Miss Kim (미스 김)".[6]

In 2014, he promoted the digital single "Yanghwa BRDG", which became a hit and contributed to his rising mainstream success as an artist in Korea.[7] He also appeared on the soundtrack of television drama series Pinocchio with the song "Kiss Me", and featured on songs by Seo In-young and The Quiett.

On February 1, 2015, he collaborated with Korean R&B singer Crush on the single "Just (그냥)".[8] The same year, he released the digital singles "Zero Gravity (무중력)", "Eat (꺼내 먹어요)"[9] and "No Make Up (화장 지웠어)" and featured on singles by SHINee's Jonghyun, Yankie, and Psy. In July, he participated in the biennial music festival event hosted by MBC variety show Infinite Challenge, which resulted in a spike in domestic sales of his previously released singles.[10] For the event, Zion.T partnered with Infinite Challenge cast member Haha to perform under the name "Eutteugeottasi (으뜨거따시)" with the song "$ponsor", later released in an album of the songs performed at the event.[11][12]

In 2016, Following the end of his contract with hip hop label Amoeba Culture, he signed with a sub-label of YG Entertainment headed by Teddy Park.[13][2]

Discography

Main article: Zion.T discography
Studio albums
Extended plays

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Nominated work Result
2014
11th Korean Music Awards[14]
Best R&B and Soul album
Red Light
Won
2015
7th MelOn Music Awards
Top 10 Artists N/A Won
Artist Of the Year N/A Nominated
17th Mnet Asian Music Awards
Best Male Artist N/A Nominated
UnionPay Artist of the Year N/A Nominated
Best Vocal Performance - Male
"Eat (꺼내 먹어요)" - Zion.T
Won
UnionPay Song of the Year Nominated
"Just (그냥)" - Zion.T X Crush
Nominated
Best Collaboration & Unit Won
Seoul Music Awards Bonsang Zion.T Won

References

  1. 1 2 "Zion.T". KBS World. Retrieved 2014-01-26.
  2. 1 2 "Zion . T becomes family with BIGBANG at last". SBS PopAsia. Retrieved 2016-05-05.
  3. 1 2 "KPOP NEWS - Zion.T Releases New Solo Album with Dynamic Duo and Other Hip-Hop Artists | Mwave". mwave.interest.me. Retrieved 2016-05-05.
  4. "네이버 뮤직 :: Zion.T [Red Light] 작업 노트". music.naver.com. Retrieved 2016-05-05.
  5. "Zion T was Grateful when G-Dragon Sent a Love Call". MWAVE. 2013-10-04. Retrieved 2014-01-26.
  6. "Zion T. Teases Fans with a "Trot-Dub" Comeback". MTV K. 2013-12-16. Retrieved 2014-01-26.
  7. "KPOP NEWS - [Video] Zion.T Gets Emotional And Real With ‘Yanghwa BRDG’ MV | Mwave". mwave.interest.me. Retrieved 2016-05-05.
  8. Oak, Jessica (February 4, 2015). "Zion.T & Crush Drop Silky R&B Jam 'Just'". Billboard. Retrieved August 10, 2015.
  9. Hong, Grace Danbi (May 19, 2015). "[Video] Zion.T Tells You to ′Eat′ in New MV". Mwave. Retrieved August 10, 2015.
  10. "[뮤직톡톡] '무한도전'이 뒤흔든 음원차트…이건 예고편". entertain.naver.com. Retrieved 2016-05-05.
  11. "′Infinity Challenge′ Song Festival Team Profile Photos Released". mwave.interest.me. Retrieved 2016-01-01.
  12. "‘Infinite Challenge’ songs sweeping charts". kpopherald.koreaherald.com. Retrieved 2016-01-01.
  13. Lee, Eun jung (2016-03-17). "Zion T does new contract with YG Entertainment".
  14. "자이언티, 최우수 알앤비&소울 음반상.."불참 죄송"" (in Korean). Chosun. 2014-02-28. Retrieved 2014-02-28.

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